European flounder
Platichthys flesus
Family : Pleuronectidae
FishBrackishflatfish
Flatfish of estuaries, flattened body on sandy bottom.
Popularity
Brackish fish
half fresh half salt water
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Flatfish with both eyes on one side, colour varying from spotted brown to pale. Rests on sandy estuarine bottoms.
Habitat
Region :
Sandy bottoms of estuaries and coasts, tolerates brackish water.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature8–20 °C
pH7.5–8.5
GH8–20 °dGH
KH8–14 °dKH
Salinity1.005–1.02 ‰
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
200 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
50 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Ovipare, larves pélagiques
Care notes
At least 200 L tank with sandy bottom. Brackish (salinity 1.005-1.020). Temperature 8-20°C, pH 7.5-8.5. Carnivore (worms, crustaceans).
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